Moroccan darija vocabulary – 100 words for everyday life
Mastering Moroccan Darija vocabulary is essential for anyone looking to communicate effectively in Morocco. Below is a comprehensive list of 100 essential Darija words grouped by theme to make learning more intuitive and memorable.
Basic Pronouns and People
Understanding pronouns and key nouns referring to people is crucial for forming basic sentences in Moroccan Darija.
| English | Moroccan Darija |
|---|---|
| I | ana |
| You (masculine) | nta |
| You (feminine) | nti |
| He | huwa |
| She | hiya |
| We | 7na |
| They | huma |
| Man | rajel |
| Woman | mra |
| Child | weld / bnt |
| Friend | sa7bi / sa7bti |
| Family | l3a’ila |
Greetings and Social Expressions
Social expressions are the heartbeat of Darija conversations. These phrases allow you to connect with Moroccans on a more personal level.
| English | Moroccan Darija |
|---|---|
| Hello | salam |
| How are you? | kif dayr? / kif dayra? |
| I’m fine | labas |
| Thank you | shukran |
| You’re welcome | la shukran 3la wajib |
| Please | 3afak |
| Yes | iya |
| No | la |
| Excuse me / Sorry | sme7 lia |
| Goodbye | bslama |
To explore cultural nuances of interaction further, check our article: 5 insults in Moroccan Darija
Numbers and Time
Numbers are indispensable for shopping, travel, and telling time. Below are the most used numbers and time-related terms in Darija.
Numbers 1 to 10
| Number | Darija |
|---|---|
| One | wa7ed |
| Two | jouj |
| Three | tlata |
| Four | rb3a |
| Five | khamsa |
| Six | sta |
| Seven | sb3a |
| Eight | tmnya |
| Nine | ts3oud |
| Ten | 3achra |
Time Vocabulary
| English | Moroccan Darija |
|---|---|
| Hour | sa3a |
| Minute | da9i9a |
| Morning | sba7 |
| Evening | l3chiya |
| Night | lila |
| Now | daba |
| Later | mn b3d |
| Today | lyoma |
| Tomorrow | ghdda |
| Yesterday | lbare7 |
Food and Drink Vocabulary
Food is central in Moroccan culture. Learning Moroccan Darija food vocabulary helps you navigate restaurants and local markets.
| English | Moroccan Darija |
|---|---|
| Bread | khobz |
| Water | lma |
| Tea | atay |
| Coffee | qhwa |
| Milk | 7lib |
| Sugar | skkar |
| Salt | ml7a |
| Oil | zit |
| Meat | l7em |
| Chicken | djaj |
| Fish | 7out |
| Vegetables | khodra |
| Fruit | lfrwa |
Want to explore how language reflects cultural values? Check out 5 proverbs in Moroccan Darija
Home and Family
Here are key household and family-related terms to support communication at home.
| English | Moroccan Darija |
|---|---|
| House | dar |
| Room | bit |
| Kitchen | kouzina |
| Bathroom | twalit |
| Bed | frmcha |
| Door | bab |
| Window | chrjem |
| Father | l’abb |
| Mother | l’om |
| Brother | khouya |
| Sister | okhti |
Emotions and Descriptions
Expressing how you feel or describing someone or something requires a good grasp of emotion and adjective vocabulary in Darija.
| English | Moroccan Darija |
|---|---|
| Happy | far7an |
| Sad | 7zin |
| Tired | 3iyan |
| Angry | m3aSSab |
| Cold | bard |
| Hot | sakhoun |
| Beautiful | zwin / zwina |
| Ugly | qbi7 |
| Big | kbir |
| Small | sghir |
These words are essential if you’re reading romantic expressions too—have a look at our article: 5 love poems in Moroccan Darija
Verbs in Everyday Use
Verbs give life to sentences. Here’s a list of high-frequency verbs to use in everyday situations.
| English | Moroccan Darija |
|---|---|
| To go | yemshi |
| To come | yji |
| To eat | yakol |
| To drink | yshrab |
| To see | ychouf |
| To want | bgha |
| To do / make | ydir |
| To speak | yhder |
| To know | y3raf |
| To work | ykhdem |
For full sentence building, pair these verbs with pronouns and time expressions from earlier sections.
Travel and Transportation
Whether you’re using public transport or giving directions, the words below are essential.
| English | Moroccan Darija |
|---|---|
| Car | tomobil |
| Taxi | taksi |
| Bus | kar |
| Train | tran |
| Street | zen9a |
| Road | tri9 |
| Left | lissar |
| Right | limn |
| Straight | nishan |
| Stop | wqef |
Shopping and Money
Navigating a souk or negotiating prices becomes easier with these Darija terms.
| English | Moroccan Darija |
|---|---|
| How much? | bsh7al? |
| Expensive | ghali |
| Cheap | rkhis |
| Money | flous |
| Market | souq |
| Shop | 7anut |
| I want this | bghit hadshi |
| Give me | 3tini |
| Change | srf |
Health and Emergencies
Health vocabulary is indispensable. Here are the words that could help in an emergency or a doctor’s visit.
| English | Moroccan Darija |
|---|---|
| Doctor | tbib |
| Hospital | sptar |
| Pharmacy | frmasiya |
| Medicine | dwa |
| Pain | l’ouja3 |
| Head | rass |
| Stomach | karsha |
| Sick | mrid |
| Help! | 3awnini! |
Expand Your Vocabulary with Our Online Dictionary
This list of 100 essential Moroccan Darija vocabulary words is a powerful starting point. For a more in-depth exploration, we invite you to use our English–Darija online dictionary, a powerful translation tool designed to support your learning.
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